Frigiliana is situated 56 kilometres from Malaga and 7 kilometres north and inland from the coast at Nerja to which it is linked by several daily buses. It lies at an altitude of 435 metres within the area of Axarquia, on the scenic Route of Sun and Wine, and has a population of 2,200.

Situated in the foothills of the Sierra de Enmedio, a southern extension of the Almijara mountain range, Frigiliana is an extremely pretty village which has received several awards for conservation and beauty. It enjoys spectacular countryside as well as wonderful sea views and good access to the coast.

Frigiliana consists of two adjoining centres. One of Moorish and Medieval origin and the other constructed recently whilst imitating the architectural style of the old village. Between the two districts there are two interesting buildings; the former granary built in 1767 and a 16th century Renaissance palace which is now a molasses factory.